by Jim King
on February 5, 2019
The Latest Federal government shutdown comes to an end, many Americans still dealing with the consequences House of Representatives finalizes committee assignments for new Congress FY2020 Federal appropriations process quietly gearing up Longer Term Funding for affordable housing has resumed, although long term concerns remain The Latest With the government reopened, the important public investments [...]
by Jim King
on January 22, 2019
The Latest Federal government shutdown threatens investments in AppalachiaUSDA rental assistance expected to last through February, homeownership programs currently frozenHUD section 8 housing vouchers to last through February, capital for public housing projects remains unavailable Longer Term Government shutdown limits long-term economic growth The Latest As the government shutdown continues, critical federal programs are becoming [...]
by Jim King
on January 8, 2019
The Latest Government shutdown impacting HUD and USDA housing programs House of Representatives releases legislation to open government while negotiations for border wall funding continues Longer Term Affordable housing advocates confident new Congress offers opportunity for progress The Latest The partial government shutdown is entering its third week and investments across all areas including housing [...]
by Jim King
on December 11, 2018
The Latest Congress passes stop-gap bill to prevent government shutdown as Fahe Members advocate on the Hill in Washington New Director of FHFA nominatedNew Rules on FHLB’s Affordable Housing Program released Longer Term Woodlands Development Corporation featured in national HAC publication on capacity building Freddie Mac releases report on health of the housing market Reports [...]
by Jim King
on November 27, 2018
The Latest Fahe advocacy trip to Washington D.C. T-HUD appropriations bill to be caught up in coming battles over federal budget Fair Housing Improvement Act could provide additional protections to low-income and veteran renters Longer Term Study released on the connections between housing and nutritional security The Latest If Fahe Members are attending HAC [...]
by Jim King
on November 13, 2018
The Latest Let us know if you’ll be in DC first week of December and want us to coordinate Capitol Hill visits After midterms, a great time to get to know new elected representatives Midterm elections reveal existing divisions among Americans CRA deadline for comments is November 19th Longer Term Daily Yonder reports on local [...]
by Jim King
on October 30, 2018
The Latest November elections delay funding decisions for rural housing CRA deadline for comments is November 19th Fahe comments on USDA Single Family Loan Programs Rule Longer Term Daily Yonder releases report on job growth in rural counties State legislatures more active on crisis in housing affordability Economic recovery leads to historically low unemployment nationally [...]
by Jim King
on October 16, 2018
The Latest November elections delay funding decisions for rural housing Fahe Members: Serve on the National Rural Housing Coalition Board Fahe issues comments urging rural reform in CRA and continued commitment to low-income communities Longer Term “American Housing and Economic Mobility Act” introduced in the Senate, proposes needed investments in housing and infrastructure Daily Yonder [...]
by Jim King
on October 2, 2018
The Latest THUD and Farm bills delayed as Congress prepares for mid-term elections Updates and resources on Hurricane Florence recovery Department of Treasury issues recommendations for CRA reform—Fahe works with OFN to issue statement House Financial Services Committee holds hearing on future of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Longer Term Housing Assistance Council releases special [...]
by Jim King
on September 11, 2018
The Latest Hurricane Florence may impact the region Senate Farm Bill provides for expanding rural broadband services at higher speeds Fahe issues comments on USDA e-connectivity pilot program Appropriations Bill funding HOME and other housing programs enters final negotiations – Fahe staff in Washington, DC Community Reinvestment Act changes to be proposed Longer Term [...]